Kids Fun File Spring 2015 by Wendy Potton

February - May 2015

KIDS’ FUN FILE FEBRUARY 2015 Half Term Week

14,15 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FESTIVAL: BRIGHT SPARKS DAYS. Hove Park Upper School, Nevill Rd, Hove BN3 7BN. 10am-5pm. Two days of fantastic hands-on science activities for the whole family, including: See a 3D printer in action, try giant drawing machines, crack the DNA code and explore the human body, do some maths magic, make a mug shot to catch a criminal, learn about the secret life of snot, find out about Sussex wildlife and visit the Marine Roadshow. Build bridges, watch Kitchen Conjuring, be a vet, make medicines, go on air with amateur radio, meet reptiles and watch some totally gross Blast Science. Ages 7-14. £6pp per day, family (2+2) £21, under 7s FREE. Very popular - book in advance: brightonscience.com

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Eastbourne & beyond FREE

Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford.

Monday 30 March 10.30am-3pm

SPRING SPECIAL Family Event Fun Easter activities in the Pump Barn. Painting eggs, sowing seeds, clay modelling. Woodland Easter wildlife trail. Accompanied kids, ages 5-11. £3. Just drop in.

Tuesday 31 March & Thursday 2 April 10am-3pm

WILD WOODIES Holiday Club Tues: BUG HAPPY. Discover the insects living in the forest and pond. Make a super bug to take home. Thurs: BUSHCRAFT. Fire-lighting, cooking, shelter building. Ages 6-11. £17. Limited places, booking essential.

Tuesday 7 April 10.30am-3pm

GO WILD IN THE WOODS Family Event A wild day in the woods: fire lighting, shelter building, badger trailing, making things with wood and sitting by the fire enjoying hot chocolate & marshmallows on sticks. Accompanied kids, ages 5-11. £4. Just drop in.

Wednesday 8 April 10am-12noon.

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC Family event Stroll with teddy and enjoy games & activities in the spring woods. Bring a picnic to eat on the hillside. Accompanied kids, ages 4-6 £7; adult £3.50. Booking essential.

01273 497561 www.sussexwt.org.uk

Cheapest ticket goes Valid until June 2015. Cheapest ticket goes free. Voucher cannot be used for ice skating or any other extra activity. The voucher is for Park day tickets only. Not valid with a family ticket or any other offer.

Come rain or shine for a fun action-packed family visit Let the children leap into Froggies indoor Soft Play, stroll round the Children’s Farm, have buckets of fun in the sandpit, fly down the Demon Drop Slide or bounce around on the Jumping Pillows. These are only a few of the attractions the Park has to offer. Please check our website for opening times and prices.

New for 2015 “Ice Magic” - synthetic ice skating. Book online for ice skating and gain entrance to the Park FREE of charge through the Winter months. Or buy a day ticket to the Park and purchase ice skating as an extra activity through the Summer months. Please see our website for full details. Off the A22 west of Hailsham. www.knockhatch.com

University of Brighton Sports Centre, Astro Turf/Sports Hall, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR. Sat 9.15-10.15am. Rising to 5 yrs - 12yrs (Year 7)

Mini manicures, nail art, photos, light refreshments, party bags ( e x t r a ) and a Only £12 per child

FEBRUARY 2015 Half Term Week 14 ‘LOOK OF LOVE’ FAMILY DROP-IN. Towner, College Road. 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Make a Valentine photo of your favourite person. £1pp. Just drop in. townereastbourne.org.uk 14-22 GET BOJ-ING! Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Road, Lewes. Make a Boj-a-boom bird feeder at this up-cycling event inspired by Boj on CBeebies. Plus: clue trail in the Barn; meet the animals, indoor and outdoor adventure play areas. £7.50pp, family (3 or more) £7pp. springbarnfarm.com 15 WOODLAND CRAFTS. Arlington Bluebell Wood, Tye Hill Rd. 10am-12pm. Help build a firewood store. Learn to cut, split and join wood. Make a chestnut plate to take home and enjoy a hot drink and snack by the campfire. Adult FREE, ages 7+, £8. LOVE BIRDS, 2-4pm. Explore the woods for signs of Spring. Make a nest, cook up a chocolate snack on the fire and make something to help birds nest in your garden. Ages 5+, £7; adults FREE. Book: 07512 802177.

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO GREAT FUN FOR ALL AGES

10am-5pm (4pm Sun), closed Tuesdays Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate (A22), Whitesmith BN8 6JA

*We have over 30 years experience of working with children *We look after over 300 children weekly *Our coaches are sensitive, enthusiastic, qualified or experienced footballers & are CRB checked *We are officially approved as a safe, effective & childfriendly club *We believe that children should enjoy themselves through sport & grow in confidence *We provide a safe & friendly environment

01323 730467 www.caclsports.co.uk

ENGLISH TUITION

One to one assistance with literature and language. £20ph, Eastbourne area.

07779 004671

nancycremore@gmail.com

FEBRUARY 2015 Half Term Week

Bee, AGE 7 I wish I Coul d this every do day!

16-20 BIKEABILITY CYCLING COURSES. Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way. Learn to cycle safely. Ages 7+. £6-10. Book: 07881 282725 or cycletraining@eastsussex.gov.uk at Crossland & Dudson Training Academy Tues 17 & Thurs 19 February 10am-12.30pm Free indoor interactive fun observing animals around the world, including pandas in Beijing and birds in the Amazon rainforest. Create animal masks to take home. For ages 6-11 (must be accompanied by an adult).

at Old Town Library 2 hours for 5 weeks w/c 23 Feb Bring your favourite book to life Participate in a range of arts & crafts Make reading more interactive Develop your child’s literacy skills For pre-school age children.

Booking essential: Crossland & Dudson Training Ltd

CONFIDENT READING READING - WRITING - SPELLING One to one private tuition with fully qualified teacher. Full assessment given. All ages welcome. Old Town area & beyond.

01323 645416 www.lindahardman.co.uk

16-22 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FESTIVAL HALF TERM FUN. Various venues. Interactive workshops incl. Let’s Build Robots; Fizzy Sherbert & Super Slime; Jaws ‘n’ Claws; Rocket Challenge; Who Dunnit? Forensics; Anthropod Arts and a Minecraft Dinosaur Dig. Booking essential at brightonscience.com 17,18, SCIENCE FUN. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. & 19 Tues 17th: A Hearty Workout. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Learn about the heart and make a stethoscope. Ages 6-9, £10.75. Wed 18th: Curious About Chemistry, 10.30am1pm (6-9s), 2-4.30pm (10-13s). Cool Chemistry experiments for kids. £10.75 each. Thurs 19th: Space Rocket - Family Special. 5.30-8pm. Build, launch and race your own rockets and look through the Observatory’s telescopes. Ages 6-9. One adult & child £15.75, extra child £10.75. Book 01323 832731. the-observatory.org

from 5 years plus. St Barnabas Church, Langney, Eastbourne, 10.30-11.45am. Saturdays: February 14 & 21, March 7 & 14, April 4 & 25, May 16

Adult & child £5, adult & 2 kids £6, 2 adults & 2 kids £8, extra child £1. Call Mark on 07580 983570 to book.

17&19 FREE FAMILY WORKSHOPS. Crossland & Dudson Training, Upperton Rd. Wildlife Workshop: 10am-12.30pm. Observe animals around the world and make animal masks. Ages 6-11 (must be accompanied). Book early 01323 720072. 18

FREE FILM SCREENING “PONYO”. Towner, College Road. 11am. Japanese animation inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’. Plus, create or colour your own fantastical characters. FREE but ticketed. Book 01323 434670 townereastbourne.org.uk

18-21 DISNEY’S “ALADDIN JNR”. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne. Youth production of Disney’s well loved tale. Adult £12, child £8. royalhippodrome.com 19

SEASHELLS ON THE SEASHORE. Towner, College Rd. 11am-1pm. Draw the shapes & patterns you see on shells and stones. Ages 5-8. £8. Book townereastbourne.org.uk

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Active Play

Active Play is supported by Freedom Leisure across Sussex. Play & sports equipment, mobile dance mats & Nintendo Wii, arts, crafts, face painting. Can be hired to come to your venue, we supply trained staff & activities for private parties, events, fun / activity days or blocks of sessions. active.play@freedom-leisure.co.uk Contact Alli 07717 776788

Come and see what all the fun’s about

Football and Rugby Sessions for children 18 months - 7 years Call: 01323 749640 for more info or email Bev blevett@littlekickers.co.uk

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3 DAY COURSE Easter Holidays 31 March - 2 April 10am-3pm

Eastbourne Sports Park Cross Levels Way To book call

PRIVATE TUITION Miss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed. Qualified & experienced teacher offers English & Maths up to 11 plus. English up to GCSE. 07730 556590 / 639396 jwafa1989@talktalk.net

£20 per day

07872 184228

Ages: under 10s under 12s under 14s

eastbournegirlsfootball@ hotmail.com

University of Brighton Sports Centre, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR

or email

FEBRUARY 2015 Half Term Week 19,20 ART WORKSHOPS. Towner, College Road. Thurs 19th WAVE FORMS. 2-4pm. Draw & make 3D models that capture the sea’s power and movement. Ages 8-11. £8. Fri 20th STILL LIFE IN STICKY TAPE. 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Work together to make a giant still life out of sticky tape. Ages 8-11. £8. Book 01323 434670. townereastbourne.org.uk

MARCH 2015 5-8

SNOW WHITE ON ICE. Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. World famous Russian Ice Stars’ mesmerising production with ballet, gymnastics, and aerial acrobatics. Adult £13.50£25.50, child £15. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

ARTHUR’S DREAMBOAT. Underground Theatre, Central Library. 2 & 4pm. An enchanting puppet show about a boy who dreams of an amazing boat with a stripy sail. Adult £6.50, child £5.50. undergroundtheatre.co.uk

Weekly gymnastic classes in superb, fully equipped gymnasiums, for girls & boys age 4-11yrs + of all abilities.

We also run Saturday gym sessions at Hailsham Community College. * We have over 30 years experience of working with children * We look after over 300 children weekly * Our coaches are sensitive, qualified or experienced gymnasts & are CRB checked * We are officially approved as a safe, effective & child-friendly club & hold the prestigious GymMark status

01323 730467 www.caclsports.co.uk

Under Ground Theatre www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

Monster In My Piano

HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Road. 10.30am. Children’s variety show. Ages 3-8. £7 on day, £5 in advance. royalhippodrome.com

Sat 11 April 2.30 & 4.30pm

Arthur’s Dreamboat Sat 7 March 2 & 4pm Tickets £6.50 / £5.50. 0845 680 1926

7 March - 5 May

MARCH 2015 7Mar- LAMBING TIME. Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Dean. 5May 10.30am-5pm daily. Bottle-feeding and tractor rides. Adult £6, child £5, family (2+2) £21. 01323 423302. 15

Business Mums & Dads Wanted Successful local business woman seeks five partners to work part-time from home. If you’d like to develop a balanced lifestyle around your family’s needs please call Kerry Knight

01323 658304 or 07879 461858

THE BASIL BRUSH SHOW. Devonshire Park Theatre. 11am & 2.30pm. The loveable fox is back with jokes, stories and songs. Adult £15, child £13, family (2+2) £46. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

From16 SUMMERDOWN CAMP. Pavilion, next to Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade. Discover the inspiring stories of brave soldiers and valiant women at the convalescent camp in Eastbourne during the First World War. FREE. eastbournemuseums.co.uk 21,22 FAMILY ACTIVITY WEEKEND. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10am-5pm. Celebrate British Science Week with workshops and interactive experiences. Adult £8, child (4-16) £6.15, family (of 4) £25.20. 01323 832731. the-observatory.org

Daily bottle-feeding sessions: 11.30am and 3.30pm. Tractor rides, cream teas, picnic area. Open 10.30am-5pm every day. Adult £6, child £5, family £21.

East Dean (01323) 423302.

Life is a dance floor

Music for all your special occasions Any party, any age Competitive prices Contact Emma on: emmapenny2011@hotmail.co.uk 07786 909596 DJEmD

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New!!

Chickalates Fitness offers an effective Pilates inspired program for the whole family

Opening 28th February

Pop Pilates classes for weight loss; Classic Pilates classes for strength and flexibility; Pre & Post Natal Classes; Baby-Mummy Classes; Personal training, diet planning & nutritional advice; Healthy lifestyle camps & many more Train with us in a Studio or in the comfort of your own home Contact: chickalates@gmail.com or visit: www.chickalates.co.uk

C.A.T.S. Cultural Accomodation Travel Services Require Good, Caring

HOST FAMILIES Out of season rates £87.50

MARCH 2015

POTTERY PAINTING CAFE

24-29 PETER PAN GOES WRONG. Devonshire Park Theatre. Following the smash hit, ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’, Mischief Theatre Company presents the tale of Peter Pan with hilariously disastrous results. £15.50-£23, child/ student £9. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk 26-29 ROOM ON THE BROOM. Devonshire Park Theatre. Magical musical adaptation of the book. Ages 3+. Tickets £12. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk 28-30 SUSSEX ROCKS. Music workshops and activities to challenge and inspire. Ages 6-10 & 11+. No formal training required. 01323 487780. sussexrocks.org.uk

Be up to date with your grandchildren in the use of laptops and tablets. Our FREE ICT course is designed for grandparents to discover how their grandchildren learn through ICT and to help them figure out how to use it themselves! Booking essential Call now 01323 720072. Crossland & Dudson Training Ltd

CAMPS & CHOCOLATE. Abbots Wood, off A22. 10am-12 noon. Build a cool camp then help light the fire to cook chocolate bread. Ages 6+: £7, adults FREE. Book: 07887 556336 or arlingtonbluebelladventures@gmail.com

BRITISH SUMMER TIME BEGINS. Don’t forget to put your clocks forward one hour.

SPRING SPECIAL. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-3pm. Family drop-in event for ages 5-11. Blow and decorate eggs, model with clay, sow seeds and follow the woodland wildlife Easter trail. Suggested donation of £3 to cover materials. Just drop in. sussexwildlifetrust.com

per student per week (+ £1.25 per student per day for escorting).

French (escorted)

Any area of Eastbourne 6-10 & 21-24 April German (non-escorted)

Langney area 1-6 March 13-18 April 31 May-5 June 14-19 & 22-26 June

Roselands / Town Centre 18-22 May 7-12 June For more details ring or email

01323 727235 jill@cats-gb.com

Kids Karate Christ Church Hall, Seaside, Eastbourne. Mondays & Fridays, 6-7pm. All ages. All instructors fully insured & CRB checked, with over 20 years experience.

01323 461694 / 07853 304405 www.Matsubayashi-Ryu.org.uk

07850 890026 01273 90 68 70 ravebugs.com facebook.com/ ravebugs

Drum Lessons and ...

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH F.C.

(formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTURE

WORLD CUP WINNERS!

Boys & girls required for the 2014/2015 SEASON.

Boys: Under 6s - Under18s, Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s. Come and join the most successful youth football club in Eastbourne! Tel: Tony Guarino

01323 410377

Being creative is a fantastic way to encourage imagination and to just have messy fun. To find out about our crafty birthday parties call Jessica or message

Inline Skate Hockey Club 4 FREE taster sessions

Try one of the fastest & most exciting team sports

Cavendish Sports Centre New Beginners & Under 8s: Saturdays 8.50-9.50am 10-15s Session: Saturdays 9.50-11.50am 15+ Session: Tuesdays 9.30-10.30pm

Kit available to borrow free. Just come along & have a go!

www.eastbourne-edge.co.uk

MARCH 2015 Easter Holidays 30Mar- ACCORD ISS TENNIS CAMP. Moira House School. 17Apr 8.45am-5pm. Make new friends and improve tennis skills, with professional tennis coaches. Ages 5-14. £225pw (incl 15 hrs tennis coaching, lunches and afternoon activities). ½ day rates on request. 01323 430531. info@accord-iss.com 31

FUN SCIENCE. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. ‘Man in the Moon’ for ages 6-9. 10.30am-1pm or 24.30pm. Learn about the moon and make craters. £10.75 per session. Book 01323 832731. the-observatory.org.

31Mar WILD WOODIES HOLIDAY CLUB. Seven Sisters Country &2Apr Park, Exceat. 10am-3pm. Tues 31 Mar : BUG HAPPY. Discover the creatures who live in the forest and pond. Create a super bug to take home. Thurs 2 Apr: BUSHCRAFT CHALLENGE. Light a fire, cook food, build shelters. Ages 6-11, £17 p/day. 01273 497561 sussexwildlifetrust.com

APRIL 2015 Easter Holidays 1,8,9 FUN SCIENCE. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Wed 1st: ‘Mysterious Moon’ for ages 10-13. From 2-8pm. Learn about the moon and look through the giant telescopes (weather permitting). £21.75. Wed 8th: ‘Rocketry’. Ages 6-9. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Build & launch rockets. £10.75 per session. Thurs 9th: ‘Who Dunnit?’ Ages 6-9: 10.30am-1pm. Ages 10-13: 2-4.30pm. Forensics workshops, follow the clues and solve the mystery. £10.75. Book 01323 832731. the-observatory.org 3

GOOD FRIDAY WORKSHOP. St Mary’s Church, Old Town, Eastbourne. 9-11am. FREE Easter crafts workshop ending with short family service, parents welcome. Ages 3-11, under 7s must be accompanied. 01323 645225.

3,4

EASTER EGG HUNT. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road. Farm open 9.30am-5pm. Egg hunt in the straw and card making, £3.75. Farm animals & play area. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

EASTBOURNE MINIATURE RAILWAY ADVENTURE PARK Easter Sunday, 5 April FREE Easter Egg for children! (while stocks last)

www.emsr.co.uk Lottbridge Drove 01323 520229

St Giles Eastbourne

Open daily from 28 march 10am-5pm

• Miniature Steam or Diesel Train Rides • Lineside Nature Walk • Model Railways • Cafe • Railway Shop • Picnic Areas • Children’s Adventure Playground

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HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre. 10.30am. Children’s variety show. Ages 3-8. £7, or £5 in advance. 01323 412000. royalhippodrome.com

EASTER EGGSPRESS. Eastbourne Miniature Railway Park, Lottbridge Drove. 10am-5pm. Miniature train rides and FREE Easter egg for children. Adult £5.25, child £4.75, under 3s FREE, family (of 4) £18.50. emsr.co.uk

GO WILD IN THE WOODS. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-3pm. Family drop-in. Light fires, build shelters, follow a badger trail, make things with wood, toast marshmallows on sticks. Ages 5-11. £4pp. sussexwt.org.uk

7-10 ART RELAY! Towner, College Rd. Workshops in animation, video, sound, photography, text, collage, 3D modelling and drawing. Attend four sessions and exhibit in the Art Box to gain an Arts Award. £8 per session. townereastbourne.org.uk 9Apr- ARLINGTON BLUEBELL WALK. Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill 10May Rd, Arlington. Daily 10am-5pm. Walk through the bluebell wood and meet the farm animals. Picnic area, refreshments. Adult £5, child £2, family (2+4) £12. bluebellwalk.co.uk

HOST FAMILIES required offering single room, half-board or B&B, within walking distance of the school. For students aged 14 upwards. St Giles is a long-established, accredited language school with excellent standards of care 24/7. Good rates - up to £122 per week. Please contact: Accommodation Officer, St Giles Eastbourne, 13 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne. BN20 7AJ.

Tel: 01323 729167 svatansever@stgiles.co.uk www.stgiles-international.com

ONE TO ONE TUITION KS2 MATHS & LITERACY Caring, experienced, happy tutor CRB checked £20 p.h, holidays & term time Willingdon area

chrissieclarkbowles@gmail.com

Butterfly Babes Makeover Parties Every little girl’s dream! A truly magical ‘one of a kind’ party for ages 5-11 At Butterfly Studio we will provide the perfect party with lots of sparkle, even more glitter and bags of fun! Minimum 6 children Prices start from as little as £10 per child

Call The Studio Today To Book Your Party 19 The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour 01323 479451 or 07748 886457 Email: info@butterfly-makeup.co.uk www.butterfly-makeup.co.uk

Chores & Paws

* Swimming lessons for babies and beginners at AQLC Hydro Pool * 4 other pools available for improvers and squad swimmers

Home & Pet Care Specialist Winner of Best Quality Customer Feedback 2013 - Trading Standards

* STA Swimming teacher courses (PEP & Award) * Aqua Gym & Hydro therapy sessions * Portable Hydro pool showroom 18 Bourne Street, Eastbourne BN21 3ER 0845 544 3925 or 07869 323107 info@mr-peters.com

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MONSTER IN MY PIANO. Underground Theatre, Central Library, Grove Rd. 2.30 & 4.30pm. Meet the piano doctor and a very highly strung monster in this tale with puppets & animation. £6.50, child £5.50. undergroundtheatre.co.uk STREET STYLES 2015. Winter Garden, Compton Street. 5pm. Action packed and jaw dropping street dance performances, featuring the Demo Squad Crew. Tickets £10, under 16s £8, under 3s FREE. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

MAY 2015 2

HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Road. 10.30am. Children’s variety show. Songs, games and dancing. Ages 3-8. £7 on the door or £5 in advance. 01323 412000. royalhippodrome.com

2,3

MAGNIFICENT MOTORS. Western Lawns. 11am-5pm. Big FREE motoring spectacular. Vintage & classic cars, motorbikes, buses, commercial & military vehicles, plus French Market. FREE event. visiteastbourne.com

Baby Massage Drop in sessions Bunny Run Childcare, Hellingly Wednesdays 10-11am from 25 Feb £8 per session Call Kirsty on 07789 795461 www.headtotoeholistics.co.uk Aromatherapy Massage Reflexology

St Giles Eastbourne

TRAIN TO TEACH ENGLISH 4-week intensive

Teacher Training Courses leading to the

Trinity Cert TESOL, an internationally recognised qualification.

1 - 26 June 7 September - 2 October Course fee: £1,125 For further details contact:

The Director of Studies, St Giles Eastbourne, 13 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne BN20 7AJ. 01323 729167 rpoole@stgiles.co.uk www.stgiles-international.com

Household chores Catering in your own home Lawn cutting & weeding Home car valeting service Pet feeding, dog walking, small animal boarding & house-sitting EFL coaching

Reasonable rates Regular or occasional

01323 648179 / 07962 208847

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www.eastsussex1space.co.uk Chores & Paws

01323 659225 07882 382895

INDIRECT £16 or £21 DYSLEXIA for a Home Visit. No contract. LEARNING Using the IDL system can help children improve their READING & SPELLING ability develop KEYBOARD SKILLS - improve SELF-CONFIDENCE & SELF-ESTEEM.

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May Term Break - 29th & 30th May

FREE Coworking Days Visit Cohub Events on the web for more info

We advise confirmation of events listed as they may be subject to change.

Fun, FREE and Local

Teen File Events guide for Eastbourne, Hailsham & beyond

February - May 2015

FEBRUARY 2015 Half Term Week 14,15 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FESTIVAL: BRIGHT SPARKS DAYS. Hove Park Upper School, Nevill Rd, Hove BN3 7BN. 10am-5pm. Two days of fantastic hands-on science activities, including: See a 3D printer in action, crack the DNA code and explore the human body, do some maths magic, make a mug shot to catch a criminal, learn about the secret life of snot and try giant drawing machines. Build bridges, watch Kitchen Conjuring, be a vet, make medicines, go on air with amateur radio and watch some totally gross Blast Science. Find out about Sussex wildlife and visit the Marine Roadshow. £6pp per day, family (2+2) £21. Very popular - book in advance: brightonscience.com

Thinking of getting a new pet? We can match you to the perfect pet. Visit us for a FREE pre-purchase consultation. 01323 640011 www.stannesvets.co.uk

We advise confirmation of all events listed, as they may be subject to change.

FEBRUARY 2015 Half Term Week 16-20 BIKEABILITY CYCLING COURSES. Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way. Learn to cycle safely. Ages 11+. £10 for two ½ days. Book: 07881 282725 or cycletraining@eastsussex.gov.uk 16-22 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FESTIVAL HALF TERM EVENTS. Various venues around Brighton. Interactive fun science workshops including Let’s Build Robots; When Magic and Science Collide; Fizzy Sherbert & Super Slime; Jaws ‘n’ Claws; Rocket Challenge; Who Dunnit Forensics; Anthropod Arts, Build a Hydrogen Balloon; Introduction to Electronics and a Minecraft Dinosaur Dig. Book: brightonscience.com 18

CURIOUS ABOUT CHEMISTRY. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 2-4.30pm. Cool Chemistry experiments for 10-13s. £10.75. 01323 832731. the-observatory.org

18-21 DISNEY’S “ALADDIN JNR”. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Road. Youth production of Disney’s well-loved tale. Adult £12, child £8. royalhippodrome.com

MARCH 2015 5-8

RED NOSE DAY. Make your face funny for money. Ideas at: rednoseday.com/fundraise/fundraising-ideas

16Mar SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE TOURS. Eastbourne Campus. 15Apr Mon 16 March 10-11am; Wed 15 April 2-3pm; 15May Fri 15 May 10-11am . Book a place: 030 300 39900.

Full set of nail extensions for that special occasion only £30, including gems or nail art.

3 DAY COURSE Easter Holidays 31 March - 2 April 10am-3pm

Eastbourne Sports Park Cross Levels Way To book call

Qualified and experienced teacher offers

English up to GCSE. 07730 556590 or 01323 639396

07872 184228

Ages: under 10s under 12s under 14s

eastbournegirlsfootball@ hotmail.com

or email

MARCH 2015

PRIVATE TUITION Miss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed.

£20 per day

DIG OUT YOUR BIKES!

SUMMERDOWN CAMP. Pavilion, next to Redoubt Fortress. Exhibition: Discover the inspiring stories of brave soldiers and valiant women at the convalescent camp in Eastbourne during the First World War. FREE. eastbournemuseums.co.uk

Service, repair & safety check Just £29 Book your FREE collection & delivery now

Call: 01323 701234 Visit: www.bshed.co.uk

18,19 BRENDA BLY TEEN DETECTIVE. Devonshire Park Theatre. 7.30pm. Moira House School production. ‘Scooby Doo’ meets ‘Grease’ in this hilarious musical mystery spoof. Adult £10, child £8. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk 28-30 SUSSEX ROCKS. Music workshops and activities to challenge and inspire. Ages 6-10 and 11+. All abilities welcome. 01323 487780 sussexrocks.org.uk 29

SURFING FILMS DOUBLE BILL. Towner, College Road. 1pm & 3pm. Two surf classics for a chilled out Sunday afternoon. Adult £4, child £3.50 per film. townereastbourne.org.uk

31Mar- GOALS FOR GIRLS FOOTBALL COURSE. Sports Park. 2Apr 10am-3pm. Coaching for girls under 14. £20 per day, extra day discounts. Book: eastbournegirlsfootball@hotmail.com

APRIL 2015 7-10 ART RELAY! Towner, College Rd. Workshops in animation, video, sound, photography, text, collage, 3D modelling and drawing. Attend four sessions and exhibit in the Art Box to gain an Arts Award. £8 per session. townereastbourne.org.uk 18

ENGLISH TUITION

One to one assistance with literature and language. £20ph, Eastbourne area.

07779 004671

nancycremore@gmail.com

STREET STYLES SHOW 2015. Winter Garden, Compton Street. 5pm. Action packed and jaw dropping street dance performances, featuring the Demo Squad Crew. Adult £10, child / student £8, under 3s FREE. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH F.C.

(formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTURE

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Boys & girls required for the 2014/2015 SEASON.

Boys: Under 6s - Under18s, Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s. Come and join the most successful youth football club in Eastbourne! Tel: Tony Guarino

01323 410377

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